Copilot+ PCs — Latest News and Analysis

Microsoft is testing Phi Silica local AI models on Nvidia RTX GPUs for Windows PCs, widening options while keeping support experimental and developer-gated.

Microsoft has announced Bluetooth LE Audio with shared audio support for select Windows 11 PCs, enabling simultaneous streaming to two devices with enhanced voice clarity.

Microsoft has confirmed Windows 11 version 26H1 devices cannot move to 26H2 in 2026, forcing Snapdragon X2 PCs onto a separate update branch until 2027.

Microsoft has released Notepad 11.2512.10.0 with expanded Markdown support and AI streaming, plus Paint 11.2512.191.0 with AI coloring book for Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft has released update KB5070311, restricting new AI configuration tools to NPU hardware while standard users receive virtualization fixes.

Microsoft has updated its Notepad app with native table support via Markdown and introduces a streaming UI for AI features, though some remain hardware-locked.

Qualcomm has overhauled its Windows on Arm strategy by enabling downloadable graphics drivers and AVX2 support to fix persistent gaming compatibility issues.

Enterprise users can now access flagship Copilot+ PC features on legacy hardware via high-performance cloud instances, while Azure Virtual Desktop gains bare-metal support for regulated industries.

Azure CTO Mark Russinovich confirms the forensic tool will become a native "Optional Feature" serviced by Windows Update, eliminating manual binary management while introducing local NPU-driven inferencing.

Microsoft has launched a preview of its 'Shared Audio' feature for Windows 11, enabling dual Bluetooth device streaming. Learn how it works and why it's currently limited to new Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft is rolling out 'Restyle,' a new on-device AI art feature for Paint, exclusively for Windows Insiders with Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft has updated its Mixed Reality Link app to support Windows on Arm PCs, allowing Snapdragon X users to connect Meta Quest headsets for virtual work.

New tests show Microsoft's Windows Recall still captures passwords and credit cards, validating proactive blocking by apps like Signal, Brave, and AdGuard.

Adobe has launched public betas for its flagship video and audio editing applications—Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder—with native support for Windows...

Privacy-focused apps AdGuard and Brave are now blocking Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall AI, citing major privacy concerns and following Signal's lead.

Nvidia and MediaTek's ambitious plan to shake up the gaming laptop market with a powerful yet efficient Arm-based processor has hit a significant delay....

Microsoft is updating its controversial Windows Recall AI with a new export tool for European users, a full data reset option, and new storage limits, addressing ongoing privacy concerns and regulatory pressure.

Computex 2025 showcases a computing industry transformed by Artificial Intelligence, as Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm unveil AI-centric GPUs like the RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT, new CPUs including Intel's Panther Lake, and a suite of AI-powered devices, heralding a smarter, faster era for consumer and enterprise technology.

Signal's Windows desktop app now blocks Microsoft's Recall AI from screenshotting chats, citing major privacy concerns and inadequate developer controls from Microsoft.

Microsoft has declared the "Age of AI Agents" at its Build 2025 conference on May 19, unveiling a comprehensive strategy and a suite of...

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 app discovery with Copilot integration in the Store and direct app downloads from Search, aiming to simplify user experience.

Microsoft has released a definitive list of older Surface devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements like TPM 2.0, as the October 2025 Windows 10 end-of-support deadline approaches, urging users to consider new Copilot+ PCs or paid Extended Security Updates.

Microsoft has unveiled its next set of AI experiences for Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, focusing on app enhancements and OS-level integration.

Microsoft has expanded its Copilot+ PC lineup with smaller Surface Laptop and Pro models powered by Snapdragon X Plus, available for pre-order now.

Microsoft has moved its controversial Recall AI feature to the Windows 11 Release Preview Channel, advancing it despite known data filtering issues.

Copilot+ PC features expand to Intel and AMD PCs, but Microsoft has limited availability to devices with 40+ TOPS NPUs and specific chip models.

Epic Games has partnered with Qualcomm to bring Fortnite to ARM-powered Windows 11 PCs, integrating Windows on Snapdragon support for improved gaming performance.

Microsoft has replaced the Windows Copilot app with a native XAML version, introducing a new UI, with a floating quick-view panel.

Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro 11 and Laptop 7 now are available with Intel processors, offering enterprise-grade performance and connectivity.

Windows 11 insiders now get access to Microsoft’s new AI search feature, enabling smarter local file searches on Copilot+ PCs with NPU support.